Category Archives for "Best Travel Tips"

A new addition to the wildly successful Farpoint range, the Osprey Farpoint 65 combines a city slicker wheelie with a useful backpack function. Here, we put it through its paces in this luggage review.

Long and Short Haul Options for Hot Destinations in FebruaryFebruary. That short, bouncy month that treats itself to the occasional leap year and which is STILL COLD in the northern hemisphere. When it comes to the best places to visit in February, the world offers up a travel smorgasbord or opportunities. But where is hot […]

Ever wondered which travel tips everyone should know? Wonder no more…

So, the clock is ticking and you’re searching for last minute online gifts for people who love to travel. Mums, dads, sisters, brothers, friends, girlfriends, wives… E gift ideas. Virtual gift ideas. Creative digital gifts.

Whatever. There’s no judgment here.

Today, we’ll be reviewing the Osprey Farpoint 36, the smallest of the Osprey Farpoint Range.

It’s a wheelie suitcase that’s also designed to work as a backpack and it’s small size means that it fits most airline carry on or hand luggage specifications.

Great travel deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Travel more, think more.

Travel apps can simplify your life but they can also be gimmicky, clunky and clog up your phone. Here’s a tried and thoroughly tested list of the best travel apps for Europe. It is, if you will, what your smartphone wished you knew.

The lovely thing about looking for the best travel gifts for kids is that there’s a huge range of educational, inspirational, affordable and practical present ideas to choose from…that children will actually use.

Struggling to find the best travel gifts for men? Don’t reach for the socks just yet. Behold, 39 great present ideas for men who love to travel. Including links so you can just click and buy, no messing about.

What is it like to fly business with Qatar Airways? An honest look at flying in first.

Here’s my collection of top luxury travel blogs, based on more than ten years on the road.

It’s a well-known fact but one worth repeating: the human body can survive for weeks without food. But only days without sleep.

Luckily, things rarely get that extreme. But even one bad night’s sleep can make things that much harder.

Here’s how to sleep better and faster anywhere in the world.

The Best Travel Gift Ideas 2019 Looking for the best travel gift for someone in your life? No matter whether they travel all the time, for business or pleasure, or are just about to go on a once in a lifetime trip, we have you covered.  After years on the road, in each of these […]

I’m on the ship, on the Danube and I can’t hear a thing. Stretched out on the bed, one wall has become a window, thrown wide open to ooze in the summer from floor to ceiling with a light, tingling breeze. The slow ripples of the river cruise past, soft and supple, a soulful slinking procession of jade.

Here’s the ultimate detailed travel packing list to suit every situation. Seriously. We’re assuming nothing and cover luggage, visas, medication and what to wear while travelling and I’ve organised it into a streamlined system so no-one gets overwhelmed.

I love the concept of regional flights and fly from my local airport, Cardiff, whenever I can. Queues are often shorter, airports friendlier and most important of all: there’s less time trekking to the airport, more time in the destination.

I first wrote about the importance of doing nothing while travelling alone. Now, as a mother of a toddler, alone time is scarce. Doing nothing seems positively criminal. So, I’ve caught up with the neuroscientist in me and reminded myself why it’s important. Is it time that you did too?

Here’s my list of the best cabin luggage, updated each year, and screened by other travel experts just in case I’m losing my touch.

Well known for their stylish design and funky airport lounges, Virgin call their business class The Upper Class Suite. It even has an honest-to-god, stand-up bar.

But what is it like to fly business class with Virgin Atlantic? And, truthfully, is it worth it?

You need these for a walking holiday. Experience has spoken.

Mastering long haul flightsWhether it’s your first long haul flight or you’ve notched up more hours in the giant metallic cigar than you have in a real bed, everyone loves some good long haul flight tips. Over a decade of professional travel, I’ve accumulated plenty and yet I’m always keen to hear more. Why? Because a […]

Getting off the beaten track. Or path, if you’re American. It’s at once the holy grail of travel, the kernel of truth at the core, and simultaneously a phrase of disdain or a cliché as overused as a hand sanitizer pump in an infectious disease ward (side note, I used to work as doctor.)

But how do you get off the beaten track? And then how do you get back on?!

I fly a lot. I mean, a lot. Here’s my review of British Airways Business Class, or as they call it, Club World.

Best spas in the worldThe Best Spas in the World, 2019A combination of good fortune, hard work and a devilishly tricky spine have led me to seek out spa treatments all around the world. But what is it that makes a good spa great? What makes it one of the best in the world? Quick Navigation The […]

Whether or not you have checked luggage when you fly, what you pack in your carry on can make all the difference to how well your trip goes. Not only to the flight itself but also to the start of the trip should the airline lose your luggage. Here’s our inside guide to carry on essentials and what to bring in your hand luggage.

Travel quotes bring out the best and the worst in us. Some we’ve grown blind to. Others whisper to that part of our soul that looks to the stars and dreams of more. Beyond just looking pretty on Instagram or Pinterest, travel quotes tap into our shared human history. Our literature. Our thoughts. Our outlooks. Our worlds.

So here’s a list of the best, most inspiring travel quotes I’ve found after a decade on the road, gathering words and pictures.

  Why Reading Trends Are Changing – And Why It MattersTwo surprising things happened the other day. The first took place at our book club, a thinly veiled excuse to eat tapas and drink wine once a month while discussing the perilous state of world affairs and explore other subjects that perhaps our other halves would wish […]

Although I hate the word, I love the concept. A babymoon offers a wonderful chance for you and your partner to spend some restful time together before the whirlwind of parenthood begins.

Away from everyday trials and tribulations, you can relax, enjoy yourselves and indulge in dreamy conversations about how (you think) you’ll parent before reality kicks in ;-)

Canyoning. Turning a noun into a sport and a canyon into a playground. Some places call it canyoneering but the premise is the same. Here’s what to wear canyoning and what to bring with you. Updated 2019.

Why do people travel?Why do we travel? Why do you? People have travelled since records began. But why?Why do you travel?What is it about the human race that makes us want to travel?I’m often asked about why I travel or what my favourite country is, but although those questions sound straightforward, they’re not.Why do we […]